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Weather Basics
Master the concepts of the water cycle and wind.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which instrument measures how hot or cold the air is? | Thermometer |
| What is the main source of energy that causes weather? | The Sun |
| What do we call puffy, white clouds that look like cotton balls? | Cumulus clouds |
| What is it called when water vapor cools down to form a cloud? | Condensation |
| What is the solid ice that falls during some thunderstorms? | Hail |
| What word describes the amount of "sticky" moisture in the air? | Humidity |
| What do we call water that falls from the sky as rain, snow, or sleet? | Precipitation |
| When liquid water turns into an invisible gas and rises into the air, what is that called? | Evaporation |
| What do we call a giant, spinning storm that forms over warm ocean water? | A Hurricane |
| What is a "Barometer" used for? | To measure Air Pressure. When the needle on a barometer drops, a storm is usually coming |